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Sylvie — Trees And Shade Are Our Only Fences

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By Cameron Gordon (CHARTattack) October 21, 2008 9:36 am
Regina-based indie outfit Sylvie have flown under the radar in recent years, despite of sharing stages with heavyweights like Wintersleep and Hot Hot Heat. Perhaps this is due to the unassuming nature of the band's sound. It's nice and polished and well thought out, but doesn't excel in any one area. This trend endures on the band's new full-...
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Sylvie — An Electric Trace

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By Steve English (CHARTattack) October 25, 2005 11:12 am
Despite having shared stages with some of this country's biggest indie bands (Death From Above 1979, Hot Hot Heat, Controller.Controller), Regina's Sylvie, led by Joel Passmore of Despistado fame, are still struggling to break into indie rock's major leagues. On the quartet's frequently brilliant second album, it's hard to understand why. Their...
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Sylvie Get Over Awkwardness

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By Shawn Despres (CHARTattack) October 24, 2008 11:05 am
Sylvie's third full-length Trees And Shade Are Our Only Fences has a lot to live up to. The Regina quintet's 2003 debut, I Wish I Was Driving, received a nomination for outstanding album of the year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA). Their top-notch sophomore effort, An Electric Trace, garnered more accolades and netted the act the CBC...
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Sylvie Become Bigger Family

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By Shawn Despres (CHARTattack) October 9, 2008 3:41 pm
Sylvie are hitting the road this week in support of their third full-length, Trees And Shade Are Our Only Fences. The band will set out on a short tour from their hometown of Regina to Montreal, and fans will have the chance to pick up a copy of the disc before its official Oct. 21 release. A round of U.S. gigs with Minus The Bear will follow...
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Sylvie Like Trees And Shade

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) September 5, 2008 11:06 am
Regina indie rockers Sylvie will release Trees And Shade Are Our Only Fences on Oct. 21 through Smallman Records. J. Robbins (Against Me!, Jawbreaker) produced the disc in Baltimore. Trees And Shade Are Our Only Fences is the band's first album with new keyboardist/singer Erin Passmore. According to singer/guitarist Joel Passmore, that isn't the...
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Pumping: Sylvie - Trees And Shade Are Our Only Friends

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By The Stereo (CHARTattack) August 20, 2008 12:56 pm
Our first blanking of the day. Sorry Sylvie.
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Sylvie Live For The Road

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By Shawn Despres (CHARTattack) March 3, 2006 6:30 pm
For many touring musicians, the best thing about finishing a string of live dates is looking forward to hitting the road again. Regina's Sylvie will wrap up their six-week cross-Canada tour on Saturday night in Toronto at the Horseshoe as part of Chart's Canadian Music Week showcase. Although guitarist Joel Passmore is excited about heading...
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CMW 2006 Spotlight: Sylvie

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By Shawn Despres (CHARTattack) February 24, 2006 1:30 pm
Hometown: Regina, SK Official Website: www.sylviemusic.com Band Members: Joel Passmore Riva Farrell Racette Chris Notenboom Jeff Romanyk So, you're about to play the big industry event that is Canadian Music Week. What's the most shameless thing you've ever done to promote your band? Joel Passmore: Most shameless thing? Actually we tend to keep...
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